pushindirt I think he meant a separate gas heater just for the GH. For that matter a small electric heater may also work. Moving heat from a woodstove 2 rooms away would take some duct-work and fan to move it there. The fan can be run on a thermostat. Kkontrols.com has good prices in these thermostats.

Thank you Cactusfreak! That's what I was afraid of. I do have another alternative. I've had to construct a concrete water storage tank (for a sprinkler system), a 28' octagon, mostly below grade, containing 27000 gallons of water and also a pump room, which has to be heated to a minimum of 52 degrees at all times. In winter, the snow or ice melts above the pump room, about 1/3 of the total octagonal top of the tank. The plan was always to build a pavillion there, I have most of the materials, basically glass doors and windows, framed with tree trunks and milled lumber. Again, I have no idea what the temperature of this enclosure will be when it's 15 degrees outside, assuming fairly tight-fitting sinle pane doors and windows. Do you know of a way to find out? I was hoping to overwinter at least zone 7 plants, is that unrealistic? Any suggestions would be very welcome. I will look for the thread you're referring to as well.

Jane, I was not attempting to discourage you from painting your floor. I just wanted to share what I learned through my own experience, because you had mentioned that you once considered using tile. Also, whoever buys the house might choose a floating floor and the paint wonÂt make a difference. Although I decided not to use paint on my porch/sunroom, I plan to go ahead with painting the plywood floor in the finished basement. Like you, I am contemplating a beachy (or summery) look, especially since I am on the coast. I thought about a distressed white or a gray similar to weathered shingles or weathered wood (ThereÂs so much of it around here). The patterned floors look great and seem like fun. The possibilities are endless. You can use stencils or sponging. You can also paint a faux area rug. This year I donÂt have the time or patience to attempt a pattern, but I am trying to learn decorative painting and maybe soon I can acquire the skills to attempt a pattern. For now, the painted floor is something inexpensive to go under area rugs. IÂm no help with a color scheme, but your wicker serving cart is great and will probably look good no matter what colors you choose. With area rugs, lots of plants and that lovely wicker cart, the floors donÂt have to be noticeable unless the paint looks really good.

Good luck with that Steve. Thanks to your help, I have eight daylight bulbs sitting in my basement and four lamps. I think I may need to get more lamps. I have it worked out, but I have a bit more time than you.